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Mrs. Dorothy Lenora Gilmer

Passed 05/28/2023

Obituary For Mrs. Dorothy Lenora Gilmer

Mrs. Dorothy Lenora Gilmer died peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in High Point, North Carolina on May 28, 2023. She is now at peace in the loving arms of the Lord. She always said, “she could not wait to see her mother.” So, the Lord put his arms around her and whispered, “come with me.” God only takes the best! Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Rossie L. Gilmer Sr., two sons, Roy and Rossie Jr.


Dorothy was born on November 5, 1932, to the late Woodrow and Fannie Smith in High Point, NC. Dorothy was the oldest of five daughters.


Dorothy accepted the Lord at a very early age at Memorial United Methodist Church and later joined St. Stephen AME Zion Church at the time.

Dorothy graduated from the famous William Penn High School in High Point, NC class of 1950. She later attended GTCC for interior design.

After graduation, a few years later she married the love of her life, Rossie L. Gilmer and they started a family of six children.

Dorothy leaves behind to treasure her memories two sons: Milton (Phyllis) Lithonia, GA and Walter (Teresa) High Point, NC; two daughters, Andrea (Larry deceased), Greensboro, NC, and Rosalyn (Anthony deceased) Austell, GA.; grandchildren: Corey, Darius, Milton, IV. (Sabrina), Montice (Chris), Ieshia, Katina, N’Keba, Antione (Anna), and Quavious; great-grandchildren: QwaDarius, Terez (deceased), King, Cierra, Summer, London, Layla, Lira, Rain, Anry, and Christina; siblings: Barbara Mitchell (Bobbie deceased), Washington, DC, Norma Gray (Sam deceased) High Point, NC., and Patricia Mitchell (Lamont deceased) East Chester, PA.; and a host of cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and caring friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen Metropolitan AME Zion Church. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.


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My Condolences to thre Family and Friends. Lavoris IngramButler

My deepest condolences to the Gilmer family. Dot was a true friend. She will be missed. I will miss her chats..at St.Joseph A.M.E. Church in Durham, NC " Go Morning Church" Harold and Bessie Davis

My prayers are with family !! Mrs Dot was such a luving and blessed lady!!! Met her when i was 18 and she always considered me as family 💙

Truly sorry about your loss you're all in my prayers be blessed Lawrence Jr

Truly sorry about your loss I will remember Mrs Dot smile when we talked you are all in my prayers be blessed

Saddened. A Beautiful spirit has earned her eternal wings of Life. Ms.Dot was a very sweet , kind, and soft-spoken lady that I loved so much. I remember her and Mr.Rossie often stopping by to spend time at our house. My Prayers are of Comfort to the Family and Friends whose lives have been graced by her physical presence. Rest Peacefully💖

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother Woody. Our prayers are with you and the family.🙏🏾❤️ Donica Jones and family

My sincere condolences are with each of you. I knew Mrs. Dot to be a sweet, kind woman and always smiling. God bless you all. Geraldine Ingram

To the Gilmer family, It is with heart felt sympathy that I offer my Condolences to all of you for the loss of your mother, grandmother, great grand mother, sister and friend. She was such a beautiful and spiritual and Virtuous woman. She always treated me like I was her daughter, and for that I will always be grateful and appreciative for her love. She never said no to any thing you would ask of her if she was able. We will truly miss her at St. Stephen. Her smile and laughter will forever live in my heart. Peace & Blessings Sharon Humphrey-Lipscomb

To the family of Mrs. Dot, may you find comfort in knowing others care. We pray that God will continue to shine his Glory on you. Tammie Bonita Gail and Mackie Steele

Hello our extended family it is with deepest sympathy to here the loss of our Beloved Mother Ms Dot GOD has carried her down these earthly roads and was now ready to.let her scroll down heaven boulevard My family truly loved Ms Dot because not only was She a second Mom to our brother Larry but a second Mom to all of us and she showed us agape love. Ms Dot we will miss you and I know right now you would say Love you too and you would tell Milton Andy Rosyln and Woody to if not prepared get prepared to see you again. Gone in flesh but your beautiful spirit still present. Doris Johnson Byers

My prayers are with your family. God Bless ❤️❤️❤️❤️Aunt Gerri

Gerri

My dearest condolences to the Gilmer's family. I will missed seeing and talking to Ms.Dot, she always made me laugh when we had time to talk. She was a kind person and when she had something to say, she would tell you in a nice way because she cared about her kids that loved her. Especially the ones that she seems just about everyday, she would say " Hey baby how you doing today". God has called another one of his angel home. Rest in heavenly peace. Betty Garrett

May God's peace blanket you and your family Roz during this difficult time. Praying for you all. Your NCCU Class of 1981 friend and committee member, Annette. 🕊️

My deepest condolences to the Gilmer family. I'm just finding out Roz your mom's name was Dorothy (same as my mom and she was called Dot too) God saw Mrs. Dot getting tired and she had traveled a long journey (age 90). What a blessing 🙏🏽You and your family have many memories to cherish. Know that God was ready for her to come home it's his timing not ours. Take care and know that your friends are here to comfort you.🤗💕Mary B. Thomas NCCU 1981

To The Gilmer Family! I want to extend my condolences to you all on the loss of Mrs. Gilmer. She was a kind person and she always made you feel that she was genuinely glad to see you. I will miss her tuning into my Sunday morning Broadcast and she would always sign in "Good Morning Church- Dot Gilmer" she was really a jewel of a person. God Bless you all. Pastor Tanny Wright and The Damascus Christian Center Family

My sincere condolences to the Gilmer family on the loss of Mrs. Dorothy Gilmer. I know it's not easy to let a love one go, but we know God never makes a mistake. I pray God will give the family peace during this time. Cherish the memories, as I am sure there are many that shall never be forgotten. Lorraine Whitworth Jackson

Hello, Family:

Mrs. Dot was one of our Special Mothers always! Mr. Rossie Lee Gilmer was one of our Special Fathers. We are Family always! We Love each of you. Milton is my classmate. Andy is our Sister-in-Law. Woody and Rosalyn are our Brother and Sister. We always remember Brothers Roy and Sonny. Our Niece Katina Johnson, Nephew Corey Gilmer, and Great Nieces and Nephews are always Special to us. Our brother Larry Johnson called Mrs. Dot his 'Other Mother.' Mrs. Dot and our Mothers were Friends. We are Praying for your strength and courage. Look up and Trust God. We thank God for another Good mother.

Rev. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green

Milton ,Andy,Rosalyn and Woody I'm sadden to hear of the passing of Mrs.Dot she was such a sweet and nice lady Each time I would see her and Mrs.Norma Jean we would reminisce about the good old days and yes it was the good days I will miss Mrs.Dot dearly and I'm praying that God wrap his arms around each of you Keep the memories and know that she's n a better place She is n Heaven with Mr.Rossi ,Sonny,and Roy ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Treva Quick Peay

Milton ,Andy ,Rosalyn and Woody I'm sadden to hear of the passing of Mrs.Dot she was such a nice and sweet lady Each time I would see her and Mrs.Norma Jean we all would reminisce about the good old days and yes they were good days I will miss her dearly I'm praying that God wrap his loving arms around each you and comfort you all Keep the memories of Mrs.Dot and know that she's n a better place she is with Mr Rossi ,Sonny and Roy ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Milton, Andy, Rosalyn and Woody,

My sincere condolences and prayers are with each of you, as I am truly saddened to learn of Ms. Dot's transition. Affirming God's peace, comfort and understanding during this difficult time. We have great memories from Ellwood Drive, the Hut with our parents, Zion and the William Penn Class of "51; I was honorary member. Rest well Ms. Dot and hold on to my "Book of Knowledge" for me. Peace and love to all!!

To The Gilmer Family, So sorry for your loss praying for peace and strength Just Know that Mrs Dot doesn't have to suffer anymore 🙏 ❤️ Jeanette Buchannon

To the family of Mrs. Dorothy Gilmer; she was a caring and thoughtful lady. A dear friend of my late cousins Satrena Rawlinson & Emily Gray and a family member of my dear friend Brenda Robbins of Wheaton, MA. She will be missed. My you cherish her for ever. Jeannette Ferguson Porter, Winston-Salem, NC

So sorry to hear of the passing of Miss Dot. Keeping you all in prayer love Shirlon.

I will miss you So much Mrs.Dot iam going to miss your lovely smile and the talks we use to have. You will truly be missed. Loving you always.

Avis Terry...

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. | High Point, NC

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